The TV Remote vs KoreLock Admin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The TV Remote
Transform your device into a universal TV remote. This app works in conjunction with specific hardware to control numerous TV brands and models. Simply select your TV's brand and try the provided codes to find a match.
- Universal TV remote functionality
- Supports major TV brands
- Requires RedJack infrared sensor hardware
- Extensive code lists for compatibility
- Easy brand selection
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ATTENTION: requires additional hardware sold separately!!! More info on www.alternativeindustries.it The TV Remote turns your device into a real remote control to the most famous brands of TV on the market. Do not worry about having the original remote control codes, but only select the brand of the TV and try one of the codes in the list screen. One of its kind in conjunction with our hardware RedJack ®, the cheapest infrared sensor on the market, will allow you to control any TV generation. Compatible televisions: Samsung (Generic, 0672, 0840, 1340, 0510, 0794, 1486, 1935, 2079, 0065, 0121, 0206, 0236, 0254, 0318, 0398, 0516, 0547, 0584, 0615, 0710, 0730, 0815, 1263, 1277, 1612, 1647, 1658, 1660, 2122, 2125, 2131, 2165), Sony (Generic, 0838,1533,1038,0678,0681,1679,1853, V5500, W2000, 1579,1653,1713,1779) Philips (Generic, 0065, 0667, 0584, 0633, 0838, 1482, 1534, PF999610, 0136, 0206, 0718, 1015, 1160, 1523, 1549, 1611, 1772, 1826, 1834, 1878, 1884, 1895, 2043) , LG (Generic, 1353, 1206, 1280, 2210, 2021, 0065, 0206, 0584, 1260, 1347, 1691, 0136, 0318, 0398, 0634, 0672, 0726, 0742, 0743, 0904, 1174, 1176, 1219, 1333, 0567, 1665, 1692, 1749, 1796, 1870, 1887, 1888, 1962, 2085, 2093), Panasonic (Generic, 0678,0254,0065,1508,1664,1678, PV10, PV20E, 0136,0236,0536,0584,1958) Sharp (Generic, 0121, 0815, 1221, LE925E, XD1E, 1421, 1614, 1687, B20E, 0678, 0681, 0846, 1615, 1847, 2242), Pioneer (Generic 0788,1734,0198,0707,0726,1485,0065,0398,0514,0540,0584) Mivar (Generic, 0318, 0319, 0398, 0637, 2414) Grundig (Generic, 0065,0536,1219,1251,1399,2087,2155,0584,1610) Toshiba (Generic, 0063,0536,0678,0746,0873,1536) Dikom (Generic) See it in action http://www.alternativeindustries.it/video/Telecomando% 20Universale.m4v
KoreLock Admin
Manage and monitor smart locks remotely or via Bluetooth. Register devices, control access for up to 3600 users with custom schedules, and view access history. Configure lock settings like auto-lock and mute.
- Remote lock/unlock
- User credential management
- Access scheduling
- Temporary guest access
- Access history log
- Lock settings configuration
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The KoreLock app provides control and monitoring of your locks from your smartphone over Bluetooth when within range or WiFi to control remotely. This app works with any KoreLock powered locking device. Utilize the KoreLock app to register, configure and control your KoreLock powered smart lock. Control all lock functionality through the app, including: - Lock registration - Connect lock to existing WiFi networks - Lock/Unlock over Bluetooth or remotely over WiFi - Manage up to 3600 unique user credentials - Create access schedules to limit user access to weekly schedules - Create temporary guest credentials/pin codes - View lock access history - Manage lock settings including auto-lock, mute, and lock schedules - Manage and invite additional admins
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KoreLock Admin at 5.0 against The TV Remote's 2.0. The TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KoreLock Admin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The TV Remote has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The TV Remote | KoreLock Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 432 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattia Confalonieri | KoreLock, Inc. |
Customer experience
The TV Remote
KoreLock Admin
In-app purchases
The TV Remote
No in-app purchases
KoreLock Admin
No in-app purchases
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